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. 2024 Jul;43(7):1039-1050.
doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2024.03.004. Epub 2024 May 1.

The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT): 2024 infection definitions for durable and acute mechanical circulatory support devices

Saima Aslam  1 , Jennifer Cowger  2 , Palak Shah  3 , Valentina Stosor  4 , Hannah Copeland  5 , Anna Reed  6 , David Morales  7 , Gerard Giblin  8 , Jacob Mathew  9 , Orla Morrissey  10 , Paola Morejon  11 , Alina Nicoara  12 , Ezequiel Molina  13
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The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT): 2024 infection definitions for durable and acute mechanical circulatory support devices

Saima Aslam et al. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2024 Jul.

Abstract

Infections remain a significant concern in patients receiving mechanical circulatory support (MCS), encompassing both durable and acute devices. This consensus manuscript provides updated definitions for infections associated with durable MCS devices and new definitions for infections in acute MCS, integrating a comprehensive review of existing literature and collaborative discussions among multidisciplinary specialists. By establishing consensus definitions, we seek to enhance clinical care, facilitate consistent reporting in research studies, and ultimately improve outcomes for patients receiving MCS.

Keywords: ECMO; LVAD; MCS; definitions; infection.

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